Gadget Quest

[alycewilson]

Since it's been a couple years, it's time to update my technological toys. You see, they've begun malfunctioning. Oh, the joys of planned obsolescence!

My camera, a Canon PowerShot S400 Digital Elph bought, has been to the manufacturer twice for repairs and has recently been shy about playing back pictures. "No, you really don't want to see that

Comments

[radiofreerlyeh]

For point and shoot cameras, I always go Canon. They have a 8MP camera out, the Canon PowerShot A590, which is currently selling for about $150. It takes great pics (some of the Faeriecon ones were taken with it) and has some of the nice bells and whistles.
As for portable DVD players, take a look at the J-Win brand. The biggest selling point for me was the price, but that were also Multi-Region out of the box, with a good PAL/NTSC convertor. If you mainly get standard US DVDs, its not a big deal. But if you like imports, its a great machine.

[alycewilson]

Thanks. I know you really know cameras, so I trust your advice. I've been very happy with my PowerShot, and the customer service was great the two times I needed them.

Thanks for ht tip on the DVD player, too.

[sara_merry99]

DVD players I know from nothing--however I've been really happy with my point and shoot Panasonic Lumix camera and would recommend it without reservation.

[alycewilson]

Thanks for the tip!

[giddygal]

Take a look at the Panasonic Lumix (digital). I bought one after a recommendation by an LJ friend (Manoman), and am very pleased with it. Of course, you'll have to try it yourself.